Antiques, vintage and collectables

Nearly 200 beautiful examples of wrought iron gates, screens, balustrades, and other architectural adornments.

A practical guide to recognizing, identifying, and appreciating the finest American silverwork.

Perhaps the most prized of all gems, diamonds have a long and fascinating history.

Extensive pictorial anthology chronicles extraordinary career of the man who changed aviation history.

This magnificently illustrated volume showcases elegant examples of ironwork designs by five centuries of Italian masters.

Magnificent study by expert on age-old craft provides a spirited overview.

Curious about the first person to be born in an airplane, which American president was the first to fly, or who built the world's first helicopter?

Comprehensive guide includes 27 authentic, ready-to-use, full-size patterns for restoring and decorating trays, tinware, boxes, rockers, chairs, walls, and more.

"e;So thoroughly is the American ethos embodied in the works of American silversmiths that it has given to their product a typical identity and it never can be mistaken for that of any other country.

Extremely pliable yet amazingly durable, metal offers infinite decorative options.

In this highly readable biography, best-selling author Leonard Mosley offers a fascinating account of Lindbergh's childhood, days as a barnstormer and mail pilot, the flight to Paris and its aftermath, the Hauptmann trial, his later life, and much more.

This volume reproduces an extremely rare catalog published in 1862 by the noted carriage manufacturer Lawrence, Bradley and Pardee of New Haven, Connecticut.

Up until the publication of this book in 1896, no comparable work existed on the science, design, and mechanics of the bicycle — an invention that revolutionized transportation for the average person and had far-reaching social and economic consequences.

Writing at the turn of the century, Francis T.

This monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls.

Through the peak period of Art Deco creativity in the 1920s, many artists and studios produced portfolios of original designs for commercial use.

The Art Nouveau movement that flourished at the turn of the 20th century had profound influence on the decorative arts, including jewelry.

In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C.

Sumptuous treasury of 320 lavish examples of architectural ornamentation from the 1920s and '30s by Paul Kiss, Raymond Subes, Edgar Brandt and other artisans.

The World's Greatest Gun Book is Here Again!

Dieses Buch erzählt das Leben von Christoph Willibald Gluck, dem Reformator der Oper, in einer literarisch-biografischen Form, die Herz und Verstand gleichermaßen berührt.

'An incredible story of musical instruments, how they're made and what people make of them' - Keith Richards Everyone knows of the legendary quality and unbelievable price tag of a Stradivarius violin.

"e;Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past, including an appendix with comprehensive model-year information.

Bringing the existence and significance of the lost riches of Henry VIII back to life, this book sheds new light on Henrician and Tudor court culture.

Essays on costume, fabric and clothing in the Middle Ages and beyond.

The history of an entrepreneurial family whose work influenced followers of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Gothic Revivalism, Art Needlework and AestheticismLONGLISTED for the Arnold Bennett Society Book Prize 2020 This book is a richly illustrated history of the Wardle family of Leek, Staffordshire, which rose to prominence in fine textile production in the second half ofthe nineteenth century.

This latest volume in Anthony Tucker-Joness series of photographic histories of armored warfare records in graphic detail the role played by tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled artillery during the decisive campaign in northwest Europe in 1944-5.

A look at the items crafted by soldiers, prisoners, and civilians from war waste and other items during World War I and the years leading to World War II.

The disastrous retreat and near disintegration of Sir John Moores army on the road to Corunna in 1809 is traditionally regarded as the low point in the history of the British intervention in the Peninsular War.

Dennis Prince teams up with antique and collectible expert Lynn Dralle to provide all the information necessary to reap the huge benefits of selling antiques and collectibles on eBay.

Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool.

Essays centred round the representation of weaving, both real and imagined, in the early middle ages.

This book explores the origins, development, combat use and lasting influence of Nazi Germany's automatic rifles, focusing on the Gew 41(W), Gew 43/Kar 43, FG 42 and MP 43/StG 44.

This book explores the origins, development, combat use and lasting influence of Nazi Germany's automatic rifles, focusing on the Gew 41(W), Gew 43/Kar 43, FG 42 and MP 43/StG 44.

The definitive history of GCHQ, one of the world's most tight-lipped intelligence agencies, written with unprecedented access to classified archives.

A handy reference book on caring for your deer once its down.

Learn effective bowhunting techniques with this concise guide.

If youve ever wanted to learn how to throw knives or tomahawks, look no further than The Ultimate Guide to Knife Throwing.

The Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time.

Few experiences in the wild are as satisfying as tracking down an animal on its own terms on its own turf.

A new way to look at hunting and deer meat that anyone who owns a venison cookbook must read!